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Chenwu Foundation is a private corporation based in SARATOGA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Fusen E Chen. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $21K. Total assets have decreased from $854K in 2010 to $146K in 2022. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. As one of the ChenWu Foundations on-going long-term projects, the printing and distribution of select religious and spiritual publications serves our purpose of bringing moral guidance to those in need. Every year we hand-select a number of publications and books, which we believe offer the society a way to awaken their conscientiousness from the entrapments of materialism, and offer the readers guidance towards enlightenment. These books are freely distributed among spiritual centers, temples and whoever is interested across the entire state. This project, in which the ChenWu Foundation participates through the Buddhist Society, has received consistently positive feedback regarding the meaningfulness and high moral impact. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington, California and New York. According to available records, Chenwu Foundation has made 11 grants totaling $78K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $37K and $41K annually from 2021 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $420 to $10K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and New York and Washington. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$420
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
As one of the ChenWu Foundations on-going long-term projects, the printing and distribution of select religious and spiritual publications serves our purpose of bringing moral guidance to those in need. Every year we hand-select a number of publications and books, which we believe offer the society a way to awaken their conscientiousness from the entrapments of materialism, and offer the readers guidance towards enlightenment. These books are freely distributed among spiritual centers, temples and whoever is interested across the entire state. This project, in which the ChenWu Foundation participates through the Buddhist Society, has received consistently positive feedback regarding the meaningfulness and high moral impact.
Expenses: $25K
The Earth Store Hall Renovation Project:This building is located in the heart of Ten Thousand Buddhas City in Ukiah. Following renovation, it will provide much needed assembly space for daily ceremony use, as well as for the numerous Dharma events held here throughout the year. Key aspects of the project include: Utility of space and floor planning, building architecture and interior design, environmental considerations, and construction management.Following the vision of the Venerable Master Hsuan Hua, the renovation of Earth Store Hall will provide a central spiritual place:For all living beings of the world to deepen their understanding and widen the practice of Buddhism. For the purpose of enlightening wisdom and compassion within ourselves and among each other to create a better place to live for present and future generations.
Expenses: $10K
As one of the ChenWu Foundations on-going long-term projects, the printing and distribution of select religious and spiritual publications serves our purpose of bringing moral guidance to those in need. Every year we hand-select a number of publications and books, which we believe offer the society a way to awaken their conscientiousness from the entrapments of materialism, and offer the readers guidance towards enlightenment. These books are freely distributed among spiritual centers, temples and whoever is interested across the entire state. This project, in which the ChenWu Foundation participates through the Buddhist Society, has received consistently positive feedback regarding the meaningfulness and high moral impact. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 11 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, WA.
Chenwu Foundation has distributed a total of $78K across 11 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $420 to $10K.
Chenwu Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Chenwu Foundation is headquartered in SARATOGA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yijen Chen | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Fusen E Chen | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$61K
Total Assets
$146K
Fair Market Value
$146K
Net Worth
$146K
Grants Paid
$59K
Contributions
$100K
Net Investment Income
$404
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: N/A
Total Grants
11
Total Giving
$78K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dharma Realm Buddhist AssociationCHARITY | San Jose, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Stony Brook UniversityCHARITY | Stony Brook, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| World VisionCHARITY | Tacoma, WA | $420 | 2022 |
| St Camillus HospitalCHARITY | Magong City | $10K | 2021 |
| Viet Ecology FoundationCHARITY | Fremont, CA | $7K | 2021 |
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LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA